In this earlier version, Chanal’s name was also misspelled as “Chanel”. This was based on information from TT organisers, who said on 8 June 2022 that they had misidentified the competitors (see later article here). He will be joined by Northern Ireland's Lee Johnston to compete aboard the Honda. An earlier version reported that Olivier Lavorel had died and César Chanal was critically injured after a crash in the sidecar race. Sixteen-time winner Ian Hutchinson will compete for a new-look Honda Racing at the Isle of Man TT races in 2018. The TT races are being held again this year after a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the longest break for the event since the second world war. There have been 263 fatalities to date in the TT races, Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT held on the island’s public roads. The races around the island in the Irish Sea have been run since 1907 and are among the most dangerous in motorsport. The British Supersport rider Mark Purslow, 29, suffered a fatal accident in last week’s TT qualifying after an accident at Ballagarey. The French sidecar rider César Chanal died on Saturday after an accident at Ago’s Leap, while his passenger, Olivier Lavorel, was airlifted to hospital in Liverpool in a critical condition. He won a 250cc race at the North West 200 in 2005 and had two victories in the same class at the Ulster Grand Prix in 20. Morgan was a regular fixture in racing paddocks across Ireland, the Isle of Man and at the Macau Grand Prix for almost 30 years.
“The Isle of Man TT Races pass on their deepest sympathy to Davy’s partner Trudy, his family, loved ones, and friends.” A statement issued by the race organisers said it was “with a heavy heart” that they confirmed Morgan’s death.
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